[2026-05-07 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: The curious case of Shay Gal: Israeli arms company distances itself from Turkey critic

Snippet: Over the past year, Shay Gal has emerged as an Israeli writer consistently portraying Turkey as Israel’s next target across a range of publications, from Israel Hayom and The Times of Israel to Greek media outlets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-arms-company-says-turkey-critic-shay-gal-no-longer-works-there

[2026-05-07 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Private firms can help stop Western sanctions from ‘strangling’ China’s military: general

Snippet: The authorities should give companies a greater voice in civilian-military collaboration, Major General Zhang Zhan argues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352798/private-firms-can-help-stop-western-sanctions-strangling-chinas-military-general?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 22:57 UTC+10:00] [aerospace technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Private firms can help stop Western sanctions from ‘strangling’ China’s military: general

Snippet: The authorities should give companies a greater voice in civilian-military collaboration, Major General Zhang Zhan argues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352798/private-firms-can-help-stop-western-sanctions-strangling-chinas-military-general

[2026-05-07 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: OECD transport forum adds 3 members, recommends digital integration in freight, urban transport

Snippet: LEIPZIG, Germany, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit, the world's largest annual gathering of transport ministers, on Thursday added three new members and adopted two policy recommendations this year aimed at strengthening resilience in the transport sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507013100320

[2026-05-07 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 4Ps not to blame for power bill shock — Gatchalian

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) should not be blamed for the recent spike in electricity rates.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/news/4ps-not-to-blame-for-power-bill-shock-gatchalian/2338477

[2026-05-07 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The illusion of a sovereign Lebanon: Why past agreements keep collapsing - analysis

Snippet: Negotiations with Lebanon represent an important diplomatic opportunity that could strengthen Israel’s security and reshape regional and, potentially, global stability.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-895257

[2026-05-07 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Strategy or madness? The EU is flirting with nuclear escalation

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639564-strategy-madness-eu-nuclear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-07 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Strategy or madness? The EU is flirting with nuclear escalation

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639564-strategy-madness-eu-nuclear/

[2026-05-07 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines plays peacemaker in Cambodia-Thailand meeting in Cebu

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/peacemaker-cambodia-thailand-meeting-asean-summit-2026/

[2026-05-07 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day

Snippet: Major disruption is expected on some rail services in southern England until the end of the day after an earlier radio fault, Network Rail has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgp8yjllx1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 400 law students apply for Ombudsman internship

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — About 400 law students applied for the Office of the Ombudsman's legal internship program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/news/400-law-students-apply-for-ombudsman-internship/2338440

[2026-05-07 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'

Snippet: The MV Hondius is sailing towards Spain's Canary Islands where all passengers will be evacuated, after being anchored for three days near Cape Verde.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g8pexx029o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 22:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for closer cooperation with Netherlands in call with Dutch PM

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday held phone talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and called for closer cooperation with the Netherlands in advanced technologies, his spokesperson said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733306

[2026-05-07 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK voters head to the polls in local elections

Snippet: Millions of people across the United Kingdom are heading to the polls in what is shaping up to be the most significant electoral test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s embattled government since it rose to power in a landslide victory in 2024.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/7/uk-voters-head-to-the-polls-in-local-elections

[2026-05-07 22:34 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pussy Riot protest and an Attenborough portrait in sand: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenNablus, West BankSamaritan worshippers gather on Mount Gerizim during the Samaritan Passover pilgrimage. Members of the community congregate at their holiest site to commemorate the biblical exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Samaritan Passover typically occurs about a month after Jewish Passover, following the ancient community’s own distinct religious calendarPhotograph: Erik Marmor/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UKA person holding the leads of their dogs as they leave a polling station.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/07/pussy-riot-protest-and-an-attenborough-portrait-in-sand-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-05-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Suburban Rail Loop] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Almost $4bn more for Victoria’s contentious Suburban Rail Loop to be included in federal budget

Snippet: Additional funding for the costly 90km public transport project promised ahead of state’s November election

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/07/federal-budget-melbourne-srl-suburban-rail-loop-funding-transport

[2026-05-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Staggering amount SF-based Doordash is paying out to delivery drivers as gas prices choke California

Snippet: DoorDash is preparing to shell out more than $50 million this quarter to help drivers cope with soaring fuel costs as gas prices hammer consumers and businesses alike, with California emerging as a major pressure point in the nationwide crunch.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/doordash-is-paying-out-delivery-drivers-as-california-gas-prices-climb/

[2026-05-07 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Snippet: The outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship carrying passengers from across the world is a situation that authorities say they are taking incredibly seriously.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98r199e195o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army disables rocket-tracking system over Iran intelligence fears

Snippet: The Israeli army Home Front Command is denying access to a security alarm system for fear of Iranian infiltration, causing distress among northern Israeli communities, Ynet reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-disables-rocket-tracking-system-iran-intelligence-fears

[2026-05-07 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows action after EU cuts funding for green projects using Chinese inverters

Snippet: The commerce ministry warns the move will backfire on the EU, hitting its energy security and green transition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352796/china-vows-action-after-eu-cuts-funding-green-projects-using-chinese-inverters?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 22:28 UTC+10:00] [SMA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows action after EU cuts funding for green projects using Chinese inverters

Snippet: The commerce ministry warns the move will backfire on the EU, hitting its energy security and green transition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352796/china-vows-action-after-eu-cuts-funding-green-projects-using-chinese-inverters

[2026-05-07 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Semi-Irrational Chase" Sends Futures To Another Record High, Oil Drops On Iran Optimism

Snippet: The global market meltup is rolling on. US stock futures inch higher, but are off session highs, with oil falling for a third straight day as traders waited for updates on a potential US-Iran peace deal that would reopen oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% higher, after the benchmarks notched back-to-back record highs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/semi-irrational-chase-sends-futures-another-record-high-oil-drops-iran-optimism

[2026-05-07 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: RT News

Title: Bad faith: Pope mistaken for prank caller in bank mishap

Snippet: A bank employee hung up on Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff tried to change his address over the phone, according to an anecdote shared by a longtime friend of the Vatican leader and reported by the New York Times.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639562-pope-leo-bank-call/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-07 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: A bank employee hung up on Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff tried to change his address over the phone, according to an anecdote shared by a longtime friend of the Vatican leader and reported by the New York Times.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639562-pope-leo-bank-call/

[2026-05-07 22:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul FM discusses deeper ASEAN cooperation with envoys from region

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between South Korea and Southeast Asia, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733303

[2026-05-07 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza

Snippet: Israel has manufactured a malnutrition crisis in the besieged Gaza Strip by restricting deliveries of food and aid, causing severe harm to pregnant women and newborns, according to medical charity Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/7/msf-accuses-israel-of-manufacturing-a-malnutrition-crisis-in-gaza

[2026-05-07 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Paris disturbances and 127 arrests mar PSG's Uefa Champions League victory

Snippet: France's interior minister has condemned violence that broke out in the Paris region after PSG's Uefa Champions League semi-final victory against Bayern Munich late on Wednesday night.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj2egv8elro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Pub-goer guilty of killing man after losing fight

Snippet: A pub-goer who fatally punched another man after losing a fight outside a bar in Leicestershire has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9pveee4n4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Threat to US arms output as Iran war squeezes supply of bomb chemical stabiliser | The National

Snippet: The US’s arsenal of missiles and bombs could be severely affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, denying its arms factories a vital ingredient as it seeks to restock its weapons, The National can disclose.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/07/threat-to-us-arms-output-as-iran-war-squeezes-supply-of-bomb-chemical-stabiliser/

[2026-05-07 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war blockade squeezes US supply of vital ingredient for making missiles | The National

Snippet: The US’s arsenal of missiles and bombs could be severely affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, denying its arms factories a vital ingredient as it seeks to restock its weapons, The National can disclose.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/07/us-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/

[2026-05-07 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: British reality star tragically dead at 35 after smashing into glass doors in house party freak accident

Snippet: Jake Hall died early Wednesday morning after an alleged freak accident at a Majorca, Spain, house party.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/07/celebrity-news/british-reality-star-jake-hall-tragically-dead-at-35-after-house-party-freak-accident/

[2026-05-07 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Race to trace passengers who left hantavirus cruise ship at island

Snippet: Dozens of people who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship disembarked on the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic, including a woman who later died, the Dutch government and the ship's operator have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnvpzgn26edo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gulf states paused Trump's 'Project Freedom' by cutting US access to airspace and bases

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal on his plans to ensure the passage of ships through the shuttered Strait of Hormuz came after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended US access to airspace and bases.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-states-paused-trumps-project-freedom-cutting-us-access-airspace-bases

[2026-05-07 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gulf states derailed Trump's 'Project Freedom' by cutting US access to airspace and bases

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal on his plans to ensure the passage of ships through the shuttered Strait of Hormuz came after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended US access to airspace and bases.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-states-derailed-trumps-project-freedom-cutting-us-access-airspace-bases

[2026-05-07 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: DP World launches cargo war risk insurance for Middle East routes amid trade disruption | The National

Snippet: Dubai ports operator DP World has launched cargo war risk insurance as Middle East trade routes remain severely disrupted by the fallout from the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/07/dp-world-launches-cargo-war-risk-insurance-for-middle-east-routes-amid-trade-disruption/

[2026-05-07 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Venice Biennale targeted by strike action and protests over Israel's involvement

Snippet: Protests will take place on Friday against Israel’s participation in the Venice Biennale, with a 24-hour cultural strike called by a coalition of Italian and international unions and activist groups.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/venice-biennale-targeted-strike-action-and-protests-over-israels

[2026-05-07 22:14 UTC+10:00] [Germany] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: German tourist awarded €1,000 after losing out on sunloungers at Greek hotel

Snippet: Court in Hanover says man entitled to payout after he and his family had to lie on concrete

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/german-tourist-awarded-after-losing-out-sunloungers-greek-hotel

[2026-05-07 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, US drive global debt to record $353 trillion as Iran war adds pressure: report

Snippet: New report warns that rising conflicts, AI spending and energy security push are all expected to further increase global debt levels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352794/china-us-drive-global-debt-record-353-trillion-iran-war-adds-pressure-report?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 22:08 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, US drive global debt to record $353 trillion as Iran war adds pressure: report

Snippet: New report warns that rising conflicts, AI spending and energy security push are all expected to further increase global debt levels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352794/china-us-drive-global-debt-record-353-trillion-iran-war-adds-pressure-report

[2026-05-07 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Roskomnadzor Is Coming for Your Sims

Snippet: Russia’s media regulator Roskomnadzor has filed lawsuits against some of the world’s largest video game companies for refusing to store the personal data of Russian gamers on servers inside the country, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/07/roskomnadzor-is-coming-for-your-sims-a92708

[2026-05-07 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eerie moment cruise passengers told about first hantavirus death: ‘The ship is safe’

Snippet: Eerie video shows passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship being told about the first hantavirus death — with the captain unknowingly telling them the “ship is safe” before realizing the ordeal they would face.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/world-news/eerie-moment-mv-hondius-passengers-told-about-first-hantavirus-death/

[2026-05-07 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Democratic senators question US military on Israel's evacuation zones

Snippet: BEIRUT (AP) — A dozen U.S. Democratic Senators have called for the U.S. Central Command to answer questions about American coordination with Israel in declaring broad “ evacuation zones ” in Lebanon and Iran, alleging that the practice may violate international law.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-iran-israel-evacuation-warnings-us-military-c6381874a5e11e04b7119d1fee341a17

[2026-05-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Atlanta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Professors sue Atlanta’s Emory University over handling of Israel-Gaza protests

Snippet: Students and faculty have also protested against surveillance cameras on campus and handling of racist posts by a student

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/07/emory-university-professor-lawsuit-israel-gaza-protests

[2026-05-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PH Coast Guard challenges illegal Chinese activities in economic zone

Snippet: The Philippine Coast Guard says it challenged alleged illegal Chinese marine scientific research activities and monitored dozens of Chinese maritime militia vessels during a maritime domain awareness flight over the Kalayaan Island Group on May 7, 2026. The agency said the activities violated the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, noting that the Philippines did not authorize any marine scientific research within its exclusive economic zone.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/videos/watch-ph-coast-guard-challenges-illegal-chinese-activities-in-economic-zone/2338275

[2026-05-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New stamps celebrate plazas

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released a new set of stamps featuring some of the country’s historic plazas in observance of National Heritage Month.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/news/new-stamps-celebrate-plazas/2338319

[2026-05-07 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Spain's leader Sanchez awards UN's Francesca Albanese Order of Civil Merit

Snippet: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday awarded the Order of Civil Merit to the United Nations special rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese, in an apparent show of solidarity with the expert sanctioned by the US for her work.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/spains-leader-sanchez-awards-uns-francesca-albanese-order-civil-merit

[2026-05-07 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone

Snippet: The Metropolitan Police have arrested a man on suspicion of selling a phone which belonged to Morgan McSweeney at a time when he was the prime minister's chief of staff.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvp48x2d70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sharjah Ruler opens Dh700 million Khor Fakkan Resort | The National

Snippet: Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the Dh700 million ($190.6 million) Khor Fakkan Resort on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/07/sharjah-ruler-opens-dh700-million-khor-fakkan-resort/

[2026-05-07 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul set to announce deal on NYS budget with a little more help for Mamdani, NYC

Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to unveil the top lines for her massive New York State budget Thursday morning — with little to no new money for the Big Apple expected, The Post has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/hochul-set-to-announce-deal-on-nys-budget-with-a-little-more-help-for-mamdani-nyc/

[2026-05-07 21:51 UTC+10:00] [Indigenous Australians] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hundreds gather at vigils around Australia to remember Kumanjayi Little Baby – video

Snippet: Thousands of people gathered at vigils around the country on Thursday to remember Kumanjayi Little Baby one week since her body was found near Alice Springs. Footage from cities across Australia show crowds dressed in pink - the Warlpiri girl's favourite colour.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/may/07/hundreds-gather-at-vigils-around-australia-to-remember-kumanjayi-little-baby-video